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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.58, 1,359.18 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.58, 1,359.18 and 617.22 is: 926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.58 : 1,359.18 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.58/1,359.18 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.58x = 1,359.18 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.58x = 838,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,913.08/905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.38

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