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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.09, 1,363.67 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.09, 1,363.67 and 558.74 is: 839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.09 : 1,363.67 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.09/1,363.67 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.09x = 1,363.67 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.09x = 761,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,931.55/908.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.05

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