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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,250.58 and 612.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,250.58 and 612.03 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,250.58 = 612.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,250.58 = 612.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,250.58 × 612.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 765,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,399.46/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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