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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,253.77 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,253.77 and 628.48 is: 867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,253.77 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,253.77 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,253.77 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 787,969.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,969.37/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.10

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