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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,363.03 and 648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,363.03 and 648.81 is: 973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,363.03 = 648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,363.03 = 648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,363.03 × 648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 884,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,345.87/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.75

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