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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.21, 1,252.15 and 588.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.21, 1,252.15 and 588.61 is: 811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.21 : 1,252.15 = 588.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.21/1,252.15 = 588.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.21x = 1,252.15 × 588.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.21x = 737,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,028.01/908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.52

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