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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,250.74 and 612.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,250.74 and 612.49 is: 843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,250.74 = 612.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,250.74 = 612.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,250.74 × 612.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 766,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,065.74/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.93

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