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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.54, 1,351.76 and 796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.54, 1,351.76 and 796.20 is: 1,188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.54 : 1,351.76 = 796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.54/1,351.76 = 796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.54x = 1,351.76 × 796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.54x = 1,076,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,271.31/905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.54

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