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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.28, 1,253.02 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.28, 1,253.02 and 535.28 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.28 : 1,253.02 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.28/1,253.02 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.28x = 1,253.02 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.28x = 670,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,716.55/908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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