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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,362.60 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,362.60 and 583.20 is: 874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,362.60 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,362.60 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,362.60 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 794,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,668.32/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.92

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