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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.75, 1,254.19 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.75, 1,254.19 and 510.57 is: 704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.75 : 1,254.19 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.75/1,254.19 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.75x = 1,254.19 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.75x = 640,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,351.79/908.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.65

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