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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.39, 1,253.19 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.39, 1,253.19 and 593.54 is: 818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.39 : 1,253.19 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.39/1,253.19 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.39x = 1,253.19 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.39x = 743,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,812.13/908.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.83

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