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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.98, 1,295.44 and 605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.98, 1,295.44 and 605.24 is: 906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.98 : 1,295.44 = 605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.98/1,295.44 = 605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.98x = 1,295.44 × 605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.98x = 784,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,052.11/864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.44

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