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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.55, 1,253.27 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.55, 1,253.27 and 613.31 is: 846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.55 : 1,253.27 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.55/1,253.27 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.55x = 1,253.27 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.55x = 768,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,638.29/908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.01

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