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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.05, 1,253.13 and 515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.05, 1,253.13 and 515.07 is: 710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.05 : 1,253.13 = 515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.05/1,253.13 = 515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.05x = 1,253.13 × 515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.05x = 645,449.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,449.67/908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.81

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