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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.08, 1,249.14 and 684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.08, 1,249.14 and 684.28 is: 944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.08 : 1,249.14 = 684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.08/1,249.14 = 684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.08x = 1,249.14 × 684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.08x = 854,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,761.52/905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.40

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