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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,360.89 and 561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,360.89 and 561.06 is: 840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,360.89 = 561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,360.89 = 561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,360.89 × 561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 763,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,540.94/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.48

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