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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,253.31 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,253.31 and 613.80 is: 847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,253.31 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,253.31 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,253.31 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 769,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,281.68/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.95

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