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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,253.07 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,253.07 and 613.80 is: 846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,253.07 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,253.07 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,253.07 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 769,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,134.37/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.72

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