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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,250.01 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,250.01 and 607.24 is: 838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,250.01 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,250.01 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,250.01 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 759,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,049.82/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.25

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