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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.32, 1,246.60 and 774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.32, 1,246.60 and 774.04 is: 1,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.32 : 1,246.60 = 774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.32/1,246.60 = 774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.32x = 1,246.60 × 774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.32x = 964,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,918.26/905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.83

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