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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.46, 1,249.83 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.46, 1,249.83 and 610.62 is: 842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.46 : 1,249.83 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.46/1,249.83 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.46x = 1,249.83 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.46x = 763,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,171.19/905.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.85

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