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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,248.48 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,248.48 and 610.15 is: 841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,248.48 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,248.48 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,248.48 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 761,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,760.07/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.35

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