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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,249.71 and 611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,249.71 and 611.74 is: 842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,249.71 = 611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,249.71 = 611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,249.71 × 611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 764,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,494.54/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.89

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