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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.15, 1,251.51 and 610.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.15, 1,251.51 and 610.91 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.15 : 1,251.51 = 610.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.15/1,251.51 = 610.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.15x = 1,251.51 × 610.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.15x = 764,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,559.97/906.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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