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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.77, 1,357.29 and 411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.77, 1,357.29 and 411.90 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.77 : 1,357.29 = 411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.77/1,357.29 = 411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.77x = 1,357.29 × 411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.77x = 559,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,067.75/905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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