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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.87, 1,362.99 and 635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.87, 1,362.99 and 635.09 is: 952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.87 : 1,362.99 = 635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.87/1,362.99 = 635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.87x = 1,362.99 × 635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.87x = 865,621.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,621.32/908.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.41

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