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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.72, 1,253.17 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.72, 1,253.17 and 610.64 is: 842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.72 : 1,253.17 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.72/1,253.17 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.72x = 1,253.17 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.72x = 765,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,235.73/908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.10

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