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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.89, 1,363.73 and 616.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.89, 1,363.73 and 616.73 is: 925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.89 : 1,363.73 = 616.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.89/1,363.73 = 616.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.89x = 1,363.73 × 616.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.89x = 841,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,043.30/908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.35

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