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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,253.34 and 807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,253.34 and 807.80 is: 1,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,253.34 = 807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,253.34 = 807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,253.34 × 807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 1,012,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,441.79/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.23

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