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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,252.19 and 613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,252.19 and 613.22 is: 845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,252.19 = 613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,252.19 = 613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,252.19 × 613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 767,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,863.22/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.24

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