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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.69, 1,408.55 and 908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.69, 1,408.55 and 908.60 is: 1,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.69 : 1,408.55 = 908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.69/1,408.55 = 908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.69x = 1,408.55 × 908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.69x = 1,279,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,808.53/944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.74

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