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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908, 1,359.83 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908, 1,359.83 and 522.44 is: 782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908 : 1,359.83 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908/1,359.83 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908x = 1,359.83 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908x = 710,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,429.59/908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.41

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