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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,253.37 and 760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,253.37 and 760.47 is: 1,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,253.37 = 760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,253.37 = 760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,253.37 × 760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 953,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,150.28/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.64

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