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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.97, 1,250.73 and 611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.97, 1,250.73 and 611.76 is: 844.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.97 : 1,250.73 = 611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.97/1,250.73 = 611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.97x = 1,250.73 × 611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.97x = 765,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,146.58/905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.56

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