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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,250.74 and 611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,250.74 and 611.42 is: 843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,250.74 = 611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,250.74 = 611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,250.74 × 611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 764,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,727.45/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.46

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