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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.56, 1,253.83 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.56, 1,253.83 and 530.72 is: 732.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.56 : 1,253.83 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.56/1,253.83 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.56x = 1,253.83 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.56x = 665,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,429.27/908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.40

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