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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,254.26 and 559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,254.26 and 559.73 is: 772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,254.26 = 559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,254.26 = 559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,254.26 × 559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 702,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,051.48/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.81

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