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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.36, 1,249.98 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.36, 1,249.98 and 611.60 is: 843.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.36 : 1,249.98 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.36/1,249.98 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.36x = 1,249.98 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.36x = 764,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,487.77/906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.47

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