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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.67, 1,254.17 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.67, 1,254.17 and 535.52 is: 739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.67 : 1,254.17 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.67/1,254.17 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.67x = 1,254.17 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.67x = 671,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,627.53/908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.13

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