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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.09, 1,360.34 and 598.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.09, 1,360.34 and 598.99 is: 897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.09 : 1,360.34 = 598.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.09/1,360.34 = 598.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.09x = 1,360.34 × 598.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.09x = 814,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,834.68/908.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.31

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