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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.27, 1,249.67 and 606.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.27, 1,249.67 and 606.99 is: 837.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.27 : 1,249.67 = 606.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.27/1,249.67 = 606.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.27x = 1,249.67 × 606.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.27x = 758,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,537.19/905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.91

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