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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.78, 1,255.38 and 875.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.78, 1,255.38 and 875.07 is: 1,208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.78 : 1,255.38 = 875.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.78/1,255.38 = 875.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.78x = 1,255.38 × 875.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.78x = 1,098,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,539.10/908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.81

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