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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.32, 1,253.47 and 509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.32, 1,253.47 and 509.98 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.32 : 1,253.47 = 509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.32/1,253.47 = 509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.32x = 1,253.47 × 509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.32x = 639,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,244.63/908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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