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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,250.83 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,250.83 and 774 is: 1,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,250.83 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,250.83 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,250.83 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 968,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,142.42/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.87

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