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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,364.52 and 778.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,364.52 and 778.43 is: 1,169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,364.52 = 778.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,364.52 = 778.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,364.52 × 778.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 1,062,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,183.30/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.19

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