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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,252.90 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,252.90 and 593.31 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,252.90 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,252.90 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,252.90 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 743,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,358.10/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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