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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,253.49 and 535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,253.49 and 535.39 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,253.49 = 535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,253.49 = 535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,253.49 × 535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 671,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,100.87/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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