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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.87, 1,248.24 and 610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.87, 1,248.24 and 610.30 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.87 : 1,248.24 = 610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.87/1,248.24 = 610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.87x = 1,248.24 × 610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.87x = 761,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,800.87/904.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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