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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.75, 1,253.64 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.75, 1,253.64 and 594.12 is: 819.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.75 : 1,253.64 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.75/1,253.64 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.75x = 1,253.64 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.75x = 744,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,812.60/908.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.61

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