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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,361.34 and 648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,361.34 and 648.03 is: 971.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,361.34 = 648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,361.34 = 648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,361.34 × 648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 882,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,189.16/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.53

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