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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,253.85 and 515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,253.85 and 515.50 is: 711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,253.85 = 515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,253.85 = 515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,253.85 × 515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 646,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,359.68/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.44

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