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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,249.32 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,249.32 and 611.16 is: 843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,249.32 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,249.32 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,249.32 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 763,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,534.41/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.65

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