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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.51, 1,252.73 and 769.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.51, 1,252.73 and 769.19 is: 1,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.51 : 1,252.73 = 769.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.51/1,252.73 = 769.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.51x = 1,252.73 × 769.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.51x = 963,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,583.05/908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.62

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