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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,252.48 and 613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,252.48 and 613.41 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,252.48 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,252.48 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,252.48 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 768,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,283.76/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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