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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.45, 1,256.34 and 615.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.45, 1,256.34 and 615.61 is: 849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.45 : 1,256.34 = 615.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.45/1,256.34 = 615.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.45x = 1,256.34 × 615.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.45x = 773,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,415.47/910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.49

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