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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.55, 1,360.80 and 701.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.55, 1,360.80 and 701.49 is: 1,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.55 : 1,360.80 = 701.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.55/1,360.80 = 701.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.55x = 1,360.80 × 701.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.55x = 954,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,592.70/908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.68

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