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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,253.69 and 632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,253.69 and 632.90 is: 873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,253.69 = 632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,253.69 = 632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,253.69 × 632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 793,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,460.40/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.14

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