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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,251.78 and 613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,251.78 and 613.24 is: 844.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,251.78 = 613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,251.78 = 613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,251.78 × 613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 767,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,641.57/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.97

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