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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.26, 1,252.92 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.26, 1,252.92 and 576.12 is: 794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.26 : 1,252.92 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.26/1,252.92 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.26x = 1,252.92 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.26x = 721,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,832.27/908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.74

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