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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,362.78 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,362.78 and 583.08 is: 874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,362.78 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,362.78 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,362.78 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 794,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,609.76/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.62

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