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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,362.37 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,362.37 and 600.03 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,362.37 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,362.37 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,362.37 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 817,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,460.58/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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