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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.78, 1,253 and 613.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.78, 1,253 and 613.75 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.78 : 1,253 = 613.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.78/1,253 = 613.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.78x = 1,253 × 613.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.78x = 769,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,028.75/907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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