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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.36, 1,249.31 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.36, 1,249.31 and 611.02 is: 843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.36 : 1,249.31 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.36/1,249.31 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.36x = 1,249.31 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.36x = 763,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,356.49/905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.16

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