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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.69, 1,361.82 and 518.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.69, 1,361.82 and 518.81 is: 777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.69 : 1,361.82 = 518.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.69/1,361.82 = 518.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.69x = 1,361.82 × 518.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.69x = 706,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,529.24/908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.52

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