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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.31, 1,253.43 and 515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.31, 1,253.43 and 515.36 is: 711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.31 : 1,253.43 = 515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.31/1,253.43 = 515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.31x = 1,253.43 × 515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.31x = 645,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,967.68/908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.18

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