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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.26, 1,253.51 and 515.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.26, 1,253.51 and 515.41 is: 711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.26 : 1,253.51 = 515.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.26/1,253.51 = 515.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.26x = 1,253.51 × 515.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.26x = 646,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,067.81/908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.33

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