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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.49, 1,362.10 and 518.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.49, 1,362.10 and 518.75 is: 777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.49 : 1,362.10 = 518.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.49/1,362.10 = 518.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.49x = 1,362.10 × 518.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.49x = 706,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,589.38/908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.76

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