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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.77, 1,361.13 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.77, 1,361.13 and 420.34 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.77 : 1,361.13 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.77/1,361.13 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.77x = 1,361.13 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.77x = 572,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,137.38/908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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