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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,253.60 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,253.60 and 515.52 is: 711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,253.60 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,253.60 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,253.60 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 646,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,255.87/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.36

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