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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.42, 1,365.38 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.42, 1,365.38 and 601.32 is: 903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.42 : 1,365.38 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.42/1,365.38 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.42x = 1,365.38 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.42x = 821,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,030.30/908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.80

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