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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.30, 1,363.82 and 518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.30, 1,363.82 and 518.75 is: 778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.30 : 1,363.82 = 518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.30/1,363.82 = 518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.30x = 1,363.82 × 518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.30x = 707,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,476.10/908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.90

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