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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,253.12 and 627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,253.12 and 627.98 is: 866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,253.12 = 627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,253.12 = 627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,253.12 × 627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 786,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,924.89/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.48

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