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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.62, 1,253.55 and 612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.62, 1,253.55 and 612.38 is: 845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.62 : 1,253.55 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.62/1,253.55 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.62x = 1,253.55 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.62x = 767,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,642.68/907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.78

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