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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.92, 1,255.16 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.92, 1,255.16 and 614.88 is: 848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.92 : 1,255.16 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.92/1,255.16 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.92x = 1,255.16 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.92x = 771,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,772.78/909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.18

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