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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,361.58 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,361.58 and 513.52 is: 769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,361.58 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,361.58 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,361.58 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 699,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,198.56/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.67

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