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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.59, 1,250.70 and 784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.59, 1,250.70 and 784.66 is: 1,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.59 : 1,250.70 = 784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.59/1,250.70 = 784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.59x = 1,250.70 × 784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.59x = 981,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,374.26/908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.11

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