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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.18, 1,252.76 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.18, 1,252.76 and 515.12 is: 710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.18 : 1,252.76 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.18/1,252.76 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.18x = 1,252.76 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.18x = 645,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,321.73/908.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.57

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