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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.08, 1,361.96 and 754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.08, 1,361.96 and 754.98 is: 1,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.08 : 1,361.96 = 754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.08/1,361.96 = 754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.08x = 1,361.96 × 754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.08x = 1,028,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,252.56/908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.34

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