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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.78, 1,251.48 and 612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.78, 1,251.48 and 612.58 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.78 : 1,251.48 = 612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.78/1,251.48 = 612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.78x = 1,251.48 × 612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.78x = 766,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,631.62/907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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