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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,253.02 and 613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,253.02 and 613.71 is: 846.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,253.02 = 613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,253.02 = 613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,253.02 × 613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 768,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,990.90/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.87

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