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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.29, 1,252.44 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.29, 1,252.44 and 612 is: 844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.29 : 1,252.44 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.29/1,252.44 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.29x = 1,252.44 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.29x = 766,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,493.28/907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.82

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