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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.00, 1,362.17 and 627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.00, 1,362.17 and 627.78 is: 941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.00 : 1,362.17 = 627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.00/1,362.17 = 627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.00x = 1,362.17 × 627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.00x = 855,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,143.08/908.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.79

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