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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.67, 1,253.97 and 510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.67, 1,253.97 and 510.34 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.67 : 1,253.97 = 510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.67/1,253.97 = 510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.67x = 1,253.97 × 510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.67x = 639,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,943.50/908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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