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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.04, 1,252.96 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.04, 1,252.96 and 514.92 is: 710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.04 : 1,252.96 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.04/1,252.96 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.04x = 1,252.96 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.04x = 645,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,172.88/908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.51

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