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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.30, 1,253.82 and 613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.30, 1,253.82 and 613.96 is: 847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.30 : 1,253.82 = 613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.30/1,253.82 = 613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.30x = 1,253.82 × 613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.30x = 769,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,799.20/908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.52

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