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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.04, 1,252.14 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.04, 1,252.14 and 612.20 is: 845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.04 : 1,252.14 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.04/1,252.14 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.04x = 1,252.14 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.04x = 766,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,560.11/907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.12

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