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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.66, 1,253.82 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.66, 1,253.82 and 515.60 is: 711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.66 : 1,253.82 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.66/1,253.82 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.66x = 1,253.82 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.66x = 646,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,469.59/908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.45

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