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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,356.36 and 611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,356.36 and 611.46 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,356.36 = 611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,356.36 = 611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,356.36 × 611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 829,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,359.89/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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