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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.89, 1,349.92 and 876.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.89, 1,349.92 and 876.49 is: 1,306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.89 : 1,349.92 = 876.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.89/1,349.92 = 876.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.89x = 1,349.92 × 876.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.89x = 1,183,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,193.57/905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.11

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