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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.04, 1,256.30 and 615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.04, 1,256.30 and 615.20 is: 849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.04 : 1,256.30 = 615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.04/1,256.30 = 615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.04x = 1,256.30 × 615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.04x = 772,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,875.76/910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.28

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