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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.83, 1,359.06 and 675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.83, 1,359.06 and 675.01 is: 1,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.83 : 1,359.06 = 675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.83/1,359.06 = 675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.83x = 1,359.06 × 675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.83x = 917,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,379.09/908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.41

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