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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.35, 1,252.84 and 629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.35, 1,252.84 and 629.05 is: 867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.35 : 1,252.84 = 629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.35/1,252.84 = 629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.35x = 1,252.84 × 629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.35x = 788,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,099.00/908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.62

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