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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,249.02 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,249.02 and 610.52 is: 842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,249.02 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,249.02 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,249.02 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 762,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,551.69/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.80

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