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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.76, 1,364.09 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.76, 1,364.09 and 805.32 is: 1,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.76 : 1,364.09 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.76/1,364.09 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.76x = 1,364.09 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.76x = 1,098,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,524.93/908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.82

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