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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.20, 1,362.06 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.20, 1,362.06 and 564.04 is: 845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.20 : 1,362.06 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.20/1,362.06 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.20x = 1,362.06 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.20x = 768,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,256.32/908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.91

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