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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.59, 1,359.29 and 612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.59, 1,359.29 and 612.17 is: 918.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.59 : 1,359.29 = 612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.59/1,359.29 = 612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.59x = 1,359.29 × 612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.59x = 832,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,111.29/905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.86

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