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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,356.40 and 611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,356.40 and 611.92 is: 917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,356.40 = 611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,356.40 = 611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,356.40 × 611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 830,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,008.29/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.86

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