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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,250.52 and 611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,250.52 and 611.90 is: 844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,250.52 = 611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,250.52 = 611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,250.52 × 611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 765,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,193.19/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.37

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