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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,250.60 and 611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,250.60 and 611.35 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,250.60 = 611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,250.60 = 611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,250.60 × 611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 764,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,548.06/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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