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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.24, 1,253.44 and 515.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.24, 1,253.44 and 515.30 is: 711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.24 : 1,253.44 = 515.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.24/1,253.44 = 515.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.24x = 1,253.44 × 515.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.24x = 645,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,897.63/908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.15

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