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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.52, 1,256.94 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.52, 1,256.94 and 616.26 is: 850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.52 : 1,256.94 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.52/1,256.94 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.52x = 1,256.94 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.52x = 774,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,601.84/910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.73

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