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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.20, 1,358.96 and 711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.20, 1,358.96 and 711.46 is: 1,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.20 : 1,358.96 = 711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.20/1,358.96 = 711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.20x = 1,358.96 × 711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.20x = 966,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,845.68/905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.10

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