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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.21, 1,252.53 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.21, 1,252.53 and 593.22 is: 818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.21 : 1,252.53 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.21/1,252.53 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.21x = 1,252.53 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.21x = 743,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,030.54/908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.12

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