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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.72, 1,253.77 and 515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.72, 1,253.77 and 515.74 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.72 : 1,253.77 = 515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.72/1,253.77 = 515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.72x = 1,253.77 × 515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.72x = 646,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,619.34/908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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