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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.62, 1,253.68 and 628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.62, 1,253.68 and 628.76 is: 867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.62 : 1,253.68 = 628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.62/1,253.68 = 628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.62x = 1,253.68 × 628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.62x = 788,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,265.40/908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.54

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