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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,362.38 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,362.38 and 615.76 is: 923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,362.38 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,362.38 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,362.38 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 838,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,892.62/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.45

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