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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,249.71 and 640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,249.71 and 640.71 is: 883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,249.71 = 640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,249.71 = 640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,249.71 × 640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 800,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,701.69/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.89

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