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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,252.56 and 686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,252.56 and 686.72 is: 947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,252.56 = 686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,252.56 = 686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,252.56 × 686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 860,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,158.00/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.31

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