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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.40, 1,252.16 and 686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.40, 1,252.16 and 686.98 is: 946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.40 : 1,252.16 = 686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.40/1,252.16 = 686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.40x = 1,252.16 × 686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.40x = 860,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,208.88/908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.95

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