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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,252.86 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,252.86 and 515.03 is: 710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,252.86 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,252.86 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,252.86 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 645,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,254.22/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.58

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