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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.28, 1,253.55 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.28, 1,253.55 and 614.08 is: 846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.28 : 1,253.55 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.28/1,253.55 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.28x = 1,253.55 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.28x = 769,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,779.98/909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.58

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