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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.50, 1,363.47 and 524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.50, 1,363.47 and 524.02 is: 786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.50 : 1,363.47 = 524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.50/1,363.47 = 524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.50x = 1,363.47 × 524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.50x = 714,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,485.55/908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.45

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