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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,253.52 and 515.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,253.52 and 515.38 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,253.52 = 515.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,253.52 = 515.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,253.52 × 515.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 646,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,039.14/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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