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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,415.90 and 908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,415.90 and 908.96 is: 1,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,415.90 = 908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,415.90 = 908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,415.90 × 908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 1,286,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,991.92/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.95

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