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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.89, 1,360.23 and 631.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.89, 1,360.23 and 631.33 is: 944.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.89 : 1,360.23 = 631.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.89/1,360.23 = 631.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.89x = 1,360.23 × 631.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.89x = 858,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,754.01/908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.84

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