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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,250.30 and 774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,250.30 and 774.47 is: 1,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,250.30 = 774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,250.30 = 774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,250.30 × 774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 968,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,315.97/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.29

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