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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.78, 1,254.75 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.78, 1,254.75 and 614.58 is: 847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.78 : 1,254.75 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.78/1,254.75 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.78x = 1,254.75 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.78x = 771,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,144.26/909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.62

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