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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,251.62 and 612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,251.62 and 612.75 is: 845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,251.62 = 612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,251.62 = 612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,251.62 × 612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 766,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,930.16/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.77

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