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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.80, 1,255.32 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.80, 1,255.32 and 615.96 is: 848.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.80 : 1,255.32 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.80/1,255.32 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.80x = 1,255.32 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.80x = 773,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,226.91/910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.95

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