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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.94, 1,361.25 and 678.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.94, 1,361.25 and 678.18 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.94 : 1,361.25 = 678.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.94/1,361.25 = 678.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.94x = 1,361.25 × 678.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.94x = 923,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,172.53/908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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