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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.16, 1,252.45 and 768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.16, 1,252.45 and 768.13 is: 1,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.16 : 1,252.45 = 768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.16/1,252.45 = 768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.16x = 1,252.45 × 768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.16x = 962,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,044.97/908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.33

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