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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.89, 1,360.96 and 779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.89, 1,360.96 and 779.72 is: 1,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.89 : 1,360.96 = 779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.89/1,360.96 = 779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.89x = 1,360.96 × 779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.89x = 1,061,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,158.98/908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.54

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