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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.31, 1,247.00 and 844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.31, 1,247.00 and 844.83 is: 1,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.31 : 1,247.00 = 844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.31/1,247.00 = 844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.31x = 1,247.00 × 844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.31x = 1,053,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,498.79/905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.69

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