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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,253.05 and 597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,253.05 and 597.50 is: 824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,253.05 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,253.05 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,253.05 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 748,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,697.38/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.54

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