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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.09, 1,356.97 and 611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.09, 1,356.97 and 611.86 is: 917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.09 : 1,356.97 = 611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.09/1,356.97 = 611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.09x = 1,356.97 × 611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.09x = 830,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,275.66/905.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.34

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