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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,363.24 and 518.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,363.24 and 518.90 is: 778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,363.24 = 518.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,363.24 = 518.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,363.24 × 518.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 707,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,385.24/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.46

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