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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.19, 1,253.07 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.19, 1,253.07 and 559.08 is: 771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.19 : 1,253.07 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.19/1,253.07 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.19x = 1,253.07 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.19x = 700,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,566.38/908.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.39

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