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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,365.27 and 778.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,365.27 and 778.93 is: 1,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,365.27 = 778.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,365.27 = 778.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,365.27 × 778.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 1,063,449.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,449.76/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.94

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