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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,359.32 and 613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,359.32 and 613.79 is: 920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,359.32 = 613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,359.32 = 613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,359.32 × 613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 834,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,330.23/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.94

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