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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,254.42 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,254.42 and 614.20 is: 847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,254.42 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,254.42 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,254.42 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 770,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,464.76/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.67

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