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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.40, 1,253.43 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.40, 1,253.43 and 515.40 is: 711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.40 : 1,253.43 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.40/1,253.43 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.40x = 1,253.43 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.40x = 646,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,017.82/908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.16

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