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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.22, 1,253.09 and 515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.22, 1,253.09 and 515.24 is: 710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.22 : 1,253.09 = 515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.22/1,253.09 = 515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.22x = 1,253.09 × 515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.22x = 645,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,633.25/908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.88

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