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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,355.76 and 700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,355.76 and 700.92 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,355.76 = 700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,355.76 = 700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,355.76 × 700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 950,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,279.30/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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