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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.08, 1,253.60 and 672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.08, 1,253.60 and 672.64 is: 928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.08 : 1,253.60 = 672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.08/1,253.60 = 672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.08x = 1,253.60 × 672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.08x = 843,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,221.50/908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.58

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