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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,254.12 and 628.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,254.12 and 628.51 is: 867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,254.12 = 628.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,254.12 = 628.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,254.12 × 628.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 788,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,226.96/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.73

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