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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,359.38 and 836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,359.38 and 836.26 is: 1,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,359.38 = 836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,359.38 = 836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,359.38 × 836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 1,136,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,793.81/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.85

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