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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,255.22 and 615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,255.22 and 615.01 is: 849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,255.22 = 615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,255.22 = 615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,255.22 × 615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 771,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,972.85/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.05

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