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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,362.90 and 395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,362.90 and 395.32 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,362.90 = 395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,362.90 = 395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,362.90 × 395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 538,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,781.63/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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