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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.22, 1,248.35 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.22, 1,248.35 and 607.14 is: 837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.22 : 1,248.35 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.22/1,248.35 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.22x = 1,248.35 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.22x = 757,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,920.18/905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.28

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