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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.60, 1,248.64 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.60, 1,248.64 and 611.52 is: 843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.60 : 1,248.64 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.60/1,248.64 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.60x = 1,248.64 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.60x = 763,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,568.33/905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.16

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