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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,244.23 and 820.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,244.23 and 820.46 is: 1,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,244.23 = 820.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,244.23 = 820.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,244.23 × 820.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 1,020,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,838.11/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.35

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