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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.45, 1,253.56 and 515.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.45, 1,253.56 and 515.39 is: 711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.45 : 1,253.56 = 515.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.45/1,253.56 = 515.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.45x = 1,253.56 × 515.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.45x = 646,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,072.29/908.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.18

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