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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.60, 1,253.88 and 554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.60, 1,253.88 and 554.42 is: 765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.60 : 1,253.88 = 554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.60/1,253.88 = 554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.60x = 1,253.88 × 554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.60x = 695,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,176.15/908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.11

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