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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.34, 1,253.88 and 593.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.34, 1,253.88 and 593.85 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.34 : 1,253.88 = 593.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.34/1,253.88 = 593.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.34x = 1,253.88 × 593.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.34x = 744,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,616.64/908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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