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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.67, 1,253.42 and 576.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.67, 1,253.42 and 576.82 is: 795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.67 : 1,253.42 = 576.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.67/1,253.42 = 576.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.67x = 1,253.42 × 576.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.67x = 723,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,001.81/908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.67

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