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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,253.46 and 510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,253.46 and 510.12 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,253.46 = 510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,253.46 = 510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,253.46 × 510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 639,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,415.02/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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