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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,362.36 and 633.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,362.36 and 633.57 is: 949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,362.36 = 633.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,362.36 = 633.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,362.36 × 633.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 863,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,150.43/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.59

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