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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.72, 1,366.24 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.72, 1,366.24 and 635.96 is: 956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.72 : 1,366.24 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.72/1,366.24 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.72x = 1,366.24 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.72x = 868,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,873.99/908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.15

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