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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,250.52 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,250.52 and 611.12 is: 843.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,250.52 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,250.52 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,250.52 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 764,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,217.78/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.54

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