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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,249.56 and 610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,249.56 and 610.81 is: 842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,249.56 = 610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,249.56 = 610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,249.56 × 610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 763,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,240.62/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.90

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