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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.84, 1,246.92 and 794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.84, 1,246.92 and 794.80 is: 1,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.84 : 1,246.92 = 794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.84/1,246.92 = 794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.84x = 1,246.92 × 794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.84x = 991,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,052.02/905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.07

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