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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.25, 1,249.59 and 611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.25, 1,249.59 and 611 is: 842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.25 : 1,249.59 = 611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.25/1,249.59 = 611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.25x = 1,249.59 × 611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.25x = 763,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,499.49/906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.48

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