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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,251.96 and 613.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,251.96 and 613.03 is: 844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,251.96 = 613.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,251.96 = 613.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,251.96 × 613.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 767,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,489.04/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.99

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