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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,253.94 and 515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,253.94 and 515.72 is: 711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,253.94 = 515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,253.94 = 515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,253.94 × 515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 646,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,681.94/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.75

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