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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.26, 1,250.56 and 760.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.26, 1,250.56 and 760.57 is: 1,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.26 : 1,250.56 = 760.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.26/1,250.56 = 760.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.26x = 1,250.56 × 760.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.26x = 951,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,138.42/908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.21

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