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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,250.42 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,250.42 and 608.64 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,250.42 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,250.42 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,250.42 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 761,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,052.59/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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