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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.61, 1,363.75 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.61, 1,363.75 and 562.62 is: 844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.61 : 1,363.75 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.61/1,363.75 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.61x = 1,363.75 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.61x = 767,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,273.03/908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.45

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