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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,254.74 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,254.74 and 614.38 is: 848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,254.74 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,254.74 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,254.74 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 770,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,887.16/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.12

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