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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,363.29 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,363.29 and 562.32 is: 843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,363.29 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,363.29 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,363.29 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 766,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,605.23/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.74

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