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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,249.55 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,249.55 and 611.28 is: 842.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,249.55 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,249.55 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,249.55 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 763,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,821.87/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.58

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