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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,363.92 and 620.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,363.92 and 620.38 is: 931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,363.92 = 620.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,363.92 = 620.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,363.92 × 620.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 846,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,138.77/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.12

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