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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,253.62 and 612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,253.62 and 612.44 is: 845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,253.62 = 612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,253.62 = 612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,253.62 × 612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 767,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,767.03/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.86

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