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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,362.87 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,362.87 and 680.43 is: 1,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,362.87 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,362.87 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,362.87 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 927,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,337.63/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.65

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