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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.78, 1,253.90 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.78, 1,253.90 and 577.09 is: 796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.78 : 1,253.90 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.78/1,253.90 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.78x = 1,253.90 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.78x = 723,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,613.15/908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.25

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