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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.90, 1,247.94 and 719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.90, 1,247.94 and 719.33 is: 990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.90 : 1,247.94 = 719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.90/1,247.94 = 719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.90x = 1,247.94 × 719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.90x = 897,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,674.44/905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.93

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