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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,253.70 and 675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,253.70 and 675.48 is: 931.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.76 : 1,253.70 = 675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.76/1,253.70 = 675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.76x = 1,253.70 × 675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.76x = 846,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,849.28/908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.87

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