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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.18, 1,360.90 and 675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.18, 1,360.90 and 675.98 is: 1,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.18 : 1,360.90 = 675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.18/1,360.90 = 675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.18x = 1,360.90 × 675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.18x = 919,940.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,940.33/908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.95

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