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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.42, 1,358.92 and 674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.42, 1,358.92 and 674.78 is: 1,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.42 : 1,358.92 = 674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.42/1,358.92 = 674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.42x = 1,358.92 × 674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.42x = 916,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,965.24/905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.75

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