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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.81, 1,254.04 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.81, 1,254.04 and 515.76 is: 711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.81 : 1,254.04 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.81/1,254.04 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.81x = 1,254.04 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.81x = 646,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,783.67/908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.68

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