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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.76, 1,255.38 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.76, 1,255.38 and 615.92 is: 848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.76 : 1,255.38 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.76/1,255.38 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.76x = 1,255.38 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.76x = 773,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,213.65/910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.98

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