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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.68, 1,249.16 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.68, 1,249.16 and 610.64 is: 842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.68 : 1,249.16 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.68/1,249.16 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.68x = 1,249.16 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.68x = 762,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,787.06/905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.23

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