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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.62, 1,253.03 and 593.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.62, 1,253.03 and 593.77 is: 818.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.62 : 1,253.03 = 593.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.62/1,253.03 = 593.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.62x = 1,253.03 × 593.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.62x = 744,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,011.62/908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.84

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