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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,253.26 and 515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,253.26 and 515.17 is: 710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,253.26 = 515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,253.26 = 515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,253.26 × 515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 645,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,641.95/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.94

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