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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,361.84 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,361.84 and 560.94 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,361.84 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,361.84 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,361.84 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 763,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,907.72/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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