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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,253.54 and 535.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,253.54 and 535.37 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,253.54 = 535.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,253.54 = 535.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,253.54 × 535.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 671,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,104.58/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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