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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,253.10 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,253.10 and 558.52 is: 770.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,253.10 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,253.10 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,253.10 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 699,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,881.41/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.79

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