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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.78, 1,254.04 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.78, 1,254.04 and 614.54 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.78 : 1,254.04 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.78/1,254.04 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.78x = 1,254.04 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.78x = 770,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,657.74/909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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