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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,251.79 and 609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,251.79 and 609.64 is: 840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,251.79 = 609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,251.79 = 609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,251.79 × 609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 763,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,141.26/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.72

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