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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.50, 1,253.73 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.50, 1,253.73 and 559.12 is: 771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.50 : 1,253.73 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.50/1,253.73 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.50x = 1,253.73 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.50x = 700,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,985.52/908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.59

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