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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.75, 1,363.11 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.75, 1,363.11 and 259.49 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.75 : 1,363.11 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.75/1,363.11 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.75x = 1,363.11 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.75x = 353,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,706.60/908.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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