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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,252.17 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,252.17 and 613.08 is: 845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,252.17 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,252.17 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,252.17 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 767,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,680.38/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.20

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