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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.50, 1,254.33 and 610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.50, 1,254.33 and 610.18 is: 842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.50 : 1,254.33 = 610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.50/1,254.33 = 610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.50x = 1,254.33 × 610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.50x = 765,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,367.08/908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.45

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