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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,252.85 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,252.85 and 576.32 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,252.85 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,252.85 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,252.85 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 722,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,042.76/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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