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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.20, 1,255.02 and 615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.20, 1,255.02 and 615.44 is: 849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.20 : 1,255.02 = 615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.20/1,255.02 = 615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.20x = 1,255.02 × 615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.20x = 772,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,389.51/909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.53

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