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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.11, 1,251.44 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.11, 1,251.44 and 609.02 is: 839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.11 : 1,251.44 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.11/1,251.44 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.11x = 1,251.44 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.11x = 762,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,142.69/908.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.26

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