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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,253.62 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,253.62 and 767.88 is: 1,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,253.62 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,253.62 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,253.62 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 962,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,634.41/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.03

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