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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,251.72 and 612.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,251.72 and 612.08 is: 844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,251.72 = 612.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,251.72 = 612.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,251.72 × 612.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 766,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,152.78/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.41

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