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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.32, 1,248.96 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.32, 1,248.96 and 610.08 is: 841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.32 : 1,248.96 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.32/1,248.96 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.32x = 1,248.96 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.32x = 761,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,965.52/905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.65

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