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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,368.89 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,368.89 and 830.25 is: 1,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,368.89 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,368.89 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,368.89 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 1,136,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,516.77/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.45

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