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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.69, 1,253.97 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.69, 1,253.97 and 535.68 is: 739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.69 : 1,253.97 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.69/1,253.97 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.69x = 1,253.97 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.69x = 671,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,726.65/908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.23

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