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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.61, 1,253.86 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.61, 1,253.86 and 535.60 is: 739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.61 : 1,253.86 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.61/1,253.86 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.61x = 1,253.86 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.61x = 671,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,567.42/908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.12

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