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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.01, 1,248.51 and 610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.01, 1,248.51 and 610.17 is: 841.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.01 : 1,248.51 = 610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.01/1,248.51 = 610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.01x = 1,248.51 × 610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.01x = 761,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,803.35/905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.76

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