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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.25, 1,253.52 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.25, 1,253.52 and 535.11 is: 738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.25 : 1,253.52 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.25/1,253.52 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.25x = 1,253.52 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.25x = 670,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,771.09/908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.53

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