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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,253.98 and 515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,253.98 and 515.74 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,253.98 = 515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,253.98 = 515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,253.98 × 515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 646,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,727.65/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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