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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,362.72 and 755.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,362.72 and 755.49 is: 1,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,362.72 = 755.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,362.72 = 755.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,362.72 × 755.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 1,029,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,521.33/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.11

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