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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,253.28 and 576.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,253.28 and 576.80 is: 795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,253.28 = 576.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,253.28 = 576.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,253.28 × 576.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 722,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,891.90/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.56

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