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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.79, 1,254.15 and 559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.79, 1,254.15 and 559.50 is: 772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.79 : 1,254.15 = 559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.79/1,254.15 = 559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.79x = 1,254.15 × 559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.79x = 701,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,696.93/908.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.12

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