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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,254.09 and 643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,254.09 and 643.66 is: 888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,254.09 = 643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,254.09 = 643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,254.09 × 643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 807,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,207.57/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.27

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