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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,416.81 and 908.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,416.81 and 908.94 is: 1,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,416.81 = 908.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,416.81 = 908.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,416.81 × 908.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 1,287,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,795.28/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.32

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