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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,249.11 and 643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,249.11 and 643.64 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,249.11 = 643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,249.11 = 643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,249.11 × 643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 803,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,970.91/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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