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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.58, 1,253.81 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.58, 1,253.81 and 535.82 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.58 : 1,253.81 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.58/1,253.81 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.58x = 1,253.81 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.58x = 671,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,811.54/908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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