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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.42, 1,253.52 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.42, 1,253.52 and 535.41 is: 738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.42 : 1,253.52 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.42/1,253.52 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.42x = 1,253.52 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.42x = 671,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,147.14/908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.81

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