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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.73, 1,253.86 and 535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.73, 1,253.86 and 535.83 is: 739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.73 : 1,253.86 = 535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.73/1,253.86 = 535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.73x = 1,253.86 × 535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.73x = 671,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,849.76/908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.33

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