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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.23, 1,253.19 and 554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.23, 1,253.19 and 554.07 is: 764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.23 : 1,253.19 = 554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.23/1,253.19 = 554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.23x = 1,253.19 × 554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.23x = 694,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,354.98/908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.51

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