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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.23, 1,360.82 and 874.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.23, 1,360.82 and 874.07 is: 1,309.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.23 : 1,360.82 = 874.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.23/1,360.82 = 874.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.23x = 1,360.82 × 874.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.23x = 1,189,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,447.32/908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.64

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