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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,252.92 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,252.92 and 514.96 is: 710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,252.92 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,252.92 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,252.92 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 645,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,203.68/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.55

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