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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.09, 1,355.47 and 610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.09, 1,355.47 and 610.86 is: 915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.09 : 1,355.47 = 610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.09/1,355.47 = 610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.09x = 1,355.47 × 610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.09x = 828,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,002.40/904.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.85

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