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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.74, 1,254.18 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.74, 1,254.18 and 515.80 is: 711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.74 : 1,254.18 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.74/1,254.18 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.74x = 1,254.18 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.74x = 646,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,906.04/908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.87

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