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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,251.81 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,251.81 and 608.54 is: 840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,251.81 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,251.81 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,251.81 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 761,776.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,776.46/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.07

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