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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.06, 1,361.01 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.06, 1,361.01 and 522.50 is: 783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.06 : 1,361.01 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.06/1,361.01 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.06x = 1,361.01 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.06x = 711,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,127.73/908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.13

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