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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,249.16 and 610.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,249.16 and 610.79 is: 843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,249.16 = 610.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,249.16 = 610.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,249.16 × 610.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 762,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,965.14/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.77

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