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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,363.12 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,363.12 and 292.50 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,363.12 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,363.12 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,363.12 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 398,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,712.60/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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