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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.32, 1,360.51 and 561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.32, 1,360.51 and 561.74 is: 841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.32 : 1,360.51 = 561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.32/1,360.51 = 561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.32x = 1,360.51 × 561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.32x = 764,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,252.89/908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.39

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