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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,253.14 and 534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,253.14 and 534.94 is: 738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,253.14 = 534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,253.14 = 534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,253.14 × 534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 670,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,350.24/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.26

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