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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.80, 1,253.30 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.80, 1,253.30 and 593.71 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.80 : 1,253.30 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.80/1,253.30 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.80x = 1,253.30 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.80x = 744,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,090.64/908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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