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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,250.52 and 611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,250.52 and 611.85 is: 844.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,250.52 = 611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,250.52 = 611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,250.52 × 611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 765,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,130.66/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.06

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