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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,250.85 and 612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,250.85 and 612.22 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,250.85 = 612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,250.85 = 612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,250.85 × 612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 765,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,795.39/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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