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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,357.02 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,357.02 and 616.68 is: 924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,357.02 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,357.02 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,357.02 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 836,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,847.09/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.53

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