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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.56, 1,361.53 and 517.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.56, 1,361.53 and 517.75 is: 775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.56 : 1,361.53 = 517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.56/1,361.53 = 517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.56x = 1,361.53 × 517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.56x = 704,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,932.16/908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.88

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