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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.78, 1,252.66 and 613.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.78, 1,252.66 and 613.54 is: 845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.78 : 1,252.66 = 613.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.78/1,252.66 = 613.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.78x = 1,252.66 × 613.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.78x = 768,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,557.02/908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.70

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