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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.20, 1,253.41 and 554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.20, 1,253.41 and 554.33 is: 765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.20 : 1,253.41 = 554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.20/1,253.41 = 554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.20x = 1,253.41 × 554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.20x = 694,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,797.46/908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.03

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