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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,253.73 and 643.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,253.73 and 643.18 is: 887.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,253.73 = 643.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,253.73 = 643.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,253.73 × 643.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 806,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,374.06/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.89

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