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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,358.29 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,358.29 and 611.50 is: 917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,358.29 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,358.29 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,358.29 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 830,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,594.34/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.86

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