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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,365.33 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,365.33 and 762.98 is: 1,146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,365.33 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,365.33 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,365.33 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 1,041,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,719.48/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.54

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