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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,252.62 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,252.62 and 613.92 is: 846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.76 : 1,252.62 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.76/1,252.62 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.76x = 1,252.62 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.76x = 769,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,008.47/908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.22

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