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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,253.07 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,253.07 and 535.14 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,253.07 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,253.07 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,253.07 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 670,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,567.88/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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