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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.75, 1,363.11 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.75, 1,363.11 and 259.48 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.75 : 1,363.11 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.75/1,363.11 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.75x = 1,363.11 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.75x = 353,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,699.78/908.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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