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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,253.12 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,253.12 and 534.86 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,253.12 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,253.12 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,253.12 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 670,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,243.76/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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