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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.72, 1,254.32 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.72, 1,254.32 and 516 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.72 : 1,254.32 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.72/1,254.32 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.72x = 1,254.32 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.72x = 647,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,229.12/908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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