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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.00, 1,253.42 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.00, 1,253.42 and 553.92 is: 764.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.00 : 1,253.42 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.00/1,253.42 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.00x = 1,253.42 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.00x = 694,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,291.64/908.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.64

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