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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,361.61 and 875.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,361.61 and 875.09 is: 1,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,361.61 = 875.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,361.61 = 875.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,361.61 × 875.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 1,191,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,534.70/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.05

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