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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.94, 1,257.50 and 616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.94, 1,257.50 and 616.38 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.94 : 1,257.50 = 616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.94/1,257.50 = 616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.94x = 1,257.50 × 616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.94x = 775,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,097.85/910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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