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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,253.40 and 610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,253.40 and 610.32 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,253.40 = 610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,253.40 = 610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,253.40 × 610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 764,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,975.09/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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