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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,252.98 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,252.98 and 535.04 is: 738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,252.98 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,252.98 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,252.98 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 670,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,394.42/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.32

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