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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,253.38 and 535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,253.38 and 535.10 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,253.38 = 535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,253.38 = 535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,253.38 × 535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 670,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,683.64/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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