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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.56, 1,253.91 and 554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.56, 1,253.91 and 554.41 is: 765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.56 : 1,253.91 = 554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.56/1,253.91 = 554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.56x = 1,253.91 × 554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.56x = 695,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,180.24/908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.15

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