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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,253.43 and 535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,253.43 and 535.35 is: 738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,253.43 = 535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,253.43 = 535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,253.43 × 535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 671,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,023.75/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.81

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