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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,253.79 and 593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,253.79 and 593.55 is: 819.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,253.79 = 593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,253.79 = 593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,253.79 × 593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 744,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,187.05/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.58

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