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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.54, 1,248.63 and 610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.54, 1,248.63 and 610.66 is: 842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.54 : 1,248.63 = 610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.54/1,248.63 = 610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.54x = 1,248.63 × 610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.54x = 762,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,488.40/904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.96

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