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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.31, 1,361.16 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.31, 1,361.16 and 517.50 is: 775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.31 : 1,361.16 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.31/1,361.16 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.31x = 1,361.16 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.31x = 704,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,394.31/908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.50

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