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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,360.53 and 634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,360.53 and 634.92 is: 951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,360.53 = 634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,360.53 = 634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,360.53 × 634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 863,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,827.71/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.09

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