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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.14, 1,361.23 and 650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.14, 1,361.23 and 650.86 is: 975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.14 : 1,361.23 = 650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.14/1,361.23 = 650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.14x = 1,361.23 × 650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.14x = 885,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,970.16/908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.59

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