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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.28, 1,247.83 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.28, 1,247.83 and 610.04 is: 840.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.28 : 1,247.83 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.28/1,247.83 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.28x = 1,247.83 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.28x = 761,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,219.97/905.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.87

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