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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.27, 1,253.45 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.27, 1,253.45 and 711.44 is: 981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.27 : 1,253.45 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.27/1,253.45 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.27x = 1,253.45 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.27x = 891,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,750.91/908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.81

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