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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.46, 1,254.01 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.46, 1,254.01 and 577.10 is: 796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.46 : 1,254.01 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.46/1,254.01 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.46x = 1,254.01 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.46x = 723,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,689.17/908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.61

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