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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,252.50 and 576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,252.50 and 576.18 is: 794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,252.50 = 576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,252.50 = 576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,252.50 × 576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 721,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,665.45/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.70

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