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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,355.70 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,355.70 and 611.60 is: 916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,355.70 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,355.70 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,355.70 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 829,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,146.12/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.09

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