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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.49, 1,357.64 and 611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.49, 1,357.64 and 611.06 is: 917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.49 : 1,357.64 = 611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.49/1,357.64 = 611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.49x = 1,357.64 × 611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.49x = 829,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,599.50/904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.20

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