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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.07, 1,253.25 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.07, 1,253.25 and 558.56 is: 770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.07 : 1,253.25 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.07/1,253.25 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.07x = 1,253.25 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.07x = 700,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,009.05/908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.88

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