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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,255.13 and 614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,255.13 and 614.90 is: 848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,255.13 = 614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,255.13 = 614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,255.13 × 614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 771,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,784.11/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.82

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