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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.68, 1,257.78 and 615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.68, 1,257.78 and 615.44 is: 850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.68 : 1,257.78 = 615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.68/1,257.78 = 615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.68x = 1,257.78 × 615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.68x = 774,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,088.12/910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.01

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