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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.59, 1,255.56 and 773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.59, 1,255.56 and 773.93 is: 1,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.59 : 1,255.56 = 773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.59/1,255.56 = 773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.59x = 1,255.56 × 773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.59x = 971,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,714.43/908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.47

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