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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,248.62 and 609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,248.62 and 609.93 is: 841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,248.62 = 609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,248.62 = 609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,248.62 × 609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 761,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,567.75/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.35

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