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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 910.74 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 910.74 and 605.20 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 910.74 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/910.74 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 910.74 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 551,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,179.85/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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