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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,253.54 and 639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,253.54 and 639.23 is: 882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,253.54 = 639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,253.54 = 639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,253.54 × 639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 801,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,297.18/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.49

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