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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,248.40 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,248.40 and 611.04 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,248.40 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,248.40 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,248.40 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 762,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,822.34/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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