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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,253.08 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,253.08 and 614.48 is: 848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,253.08 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,253.08 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,253.08 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 769,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,992.60/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.31

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