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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 906.94 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 906.94 and 551.56 is: 826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 906.94 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/906.94 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 906.94 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 500,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,231.83/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.83

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