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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,363.46 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,363.46 and 602.78 is: 904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,363.46 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,363.46 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,363.46 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 821,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,856.59/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.16

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