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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.80, 1,361.04 and 747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.80, 1,361.04 and 747.52 is: 1,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.80 : 1,361.04 = 747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.80/1,361.04 = 747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.80x = 1,361.04 × 747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.80x = 1,017,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,404.62/908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.50

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