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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.17, 1,253.25 and 515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.17, 1,253.25 and 515.19 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.17 : 1,253.25 = 515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.17/1,253.25 = 515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.17x = 1,253.25 × 515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.17x = 645,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,661.87/908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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