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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.55, 1,250.69 and 610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.55, 1,250.69 and 610.31 is: 842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.55 : 1,250.69 = 610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.55/1,250.69 = 610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.55x = 1,250.69 × 610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.55x = 763,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,308.60/905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.92

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