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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.36, 1,253.57 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.36, 1,253.57 and 515.42 is: 711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.36 : 1,253.57 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.36/1,253.57 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.36x = 1,253.57 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.36x = 646,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,106.20/908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.29

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