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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,362.65 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,362.65 and 634.19 is: 950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,362.65 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,362.65 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,362.65 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 864,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,169.02/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.78

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