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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.66, 1,251.45 and 611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.66, 1,251.45 and 611.89 is: 844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.66 : 1,251.45 = 611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.66/1,251.45 = 611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.66x = 1,251.45 × 611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.66x = 765,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,746.61/906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.58

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