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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.24, 1,354.61 and 783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.24, 1,354.61 and 783.92 is: 1,173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.24 : 1,354.61 = 783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.24/1,354.61 = 783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.24x = 1,354.61 × 783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.24x = 1,061,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,901.06/905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.07

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