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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.26, 1,357.33 and 885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.26, 1,357.33 and 885.76 is: 1,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.26 : 1,357.33 = 885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.26/1,357.33 = 885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.26x = 1,357.33 × 885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.26x = 1,202,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,263.01/906.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.62

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