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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,253.03 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,253.03 and 534.86 is: 738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,253.03 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,253.03 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,253.03 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 670,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,195.63/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.04

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