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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.49, 1,251.90 and 612.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.49, 1,251.90 and 612.86 is: 845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.49 : 1,251.90 = 612.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.49/1,251.90 = 612.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.49x = 1,251.90 × 612.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.49x = 767,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,233.17/907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.45

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