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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,253.79 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,253.79 and 554.54 is: 765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,253.79 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,253.79 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,253.79 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 695,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,276.71/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.17

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