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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,254.56 and 675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,254.56 and 675.24 is: 932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,254.56 = 675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,254.56 = 675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,254.56 × 675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 847,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,129.09/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.43

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