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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,252.75 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,252.75 and 613.44 is: 846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,252.75 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,252.75 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,252.75 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 768,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,486.96/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.35

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