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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,362.52 and 702.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,362.52 and 702.99 is: 1,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,362.52 = 702.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,362.52 = 702.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,362.52 × 702.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 957,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,831.07/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.86

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