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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.34, 1,362.32 and 755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.34, 1,362.32 and 755.25 is: 1,132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.34 : 1,362.32 = 755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.34/1,362.32 = 755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.34x = 1,362.32 × 755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.34x = 1,028,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,888.96/908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.72

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