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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,249.32 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,249.32 and 606.74 is: 837.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,249.32 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,249.32 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,249.32 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 758,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,006.17/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.56

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