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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,361.43 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,361.43 and 517.68 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,361.43 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,361.43 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,361.43 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 704,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,779.09/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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