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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.42, 1,254.76 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.42, 1,254.76 and 790.16 is: 1,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.42 : 1,254.76 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.42/1,254.76 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.42x = 1,254.76 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.42x = 991,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,452.91/908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.41

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