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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.22, 1,253.49 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.22, 1,253.49 and 535.32 is: 738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.22 : 1,253.49 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.22/1,253.49 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.22x = 1,253.49 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.22x = 671,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,018.27/908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.83

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