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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,363.08 and 519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,363.08 and 519.49 is: 779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,363.08 = 519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,363.08 = 519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,363.08 × 519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 708,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,106.43/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.84

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