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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,360.20 and 733.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,360.20 and 733.70 is: 1,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,360.20 = 733.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,360.20 = 733.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,360.20 × 733.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 997,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,978.74/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.30

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