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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.03, 1,253.14 and 515.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.03, 1,253.14 and 515.18 is: 710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.03 : 1,253.14 = 515.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.03/1,253.14 = 515.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.03x = 1,253.14 × 515.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.03x = 645,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,590.09/908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.98

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