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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,249.63 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,249.63 and 610.54 is: 842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,249.63 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,249.63 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,249.63 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 762,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,944.45/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.73

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