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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,357.24 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,357.24 and 674.80 is: 1,010.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,357.24 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,357.24 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,357.24 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 915,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,865.55/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.98

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