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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.24, 1,251.41 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.24, 1,251.41 and 612.99 is: 844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.24 : 1,251.41 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.24/1,251.41 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.24x = 1,251.41 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.24x = 767,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,098.75/908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.60

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