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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,361.62 and 579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,361.62 and 579.54 is: 868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,361.62 = 579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,361.62 = 579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,361.62 × 579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 789,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,113.25/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.70

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