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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.87, 1,356.64 and 775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.87, 1,356.64 and 775.13 is: 1,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.87 : 1,356.64 = 775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.87/1,356.64 = 775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.87x = 1,356.64 × 775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.87x = 1,051,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,563.64/905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.83

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