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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.42, 1,360.40 and 517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.42, 1,360.40 and 517.46 is: 774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.42 : 1,360.40 = 517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.42/1,360.40 = 517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.42x = 1,360.40 × 517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.42x = 703,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,943.19/908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.91

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