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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.28, 1,351.35 and 795.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.28, 1,351.35 and 795.93 is: 1,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.28 : 1,351.35 = 795.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.28/1,351.35 = 795.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.28x = 1,351.35 × 795.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.28x = 1,075,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,580.01/905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.12

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