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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.81, 1,364.58 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.81, 1,364.58 and 519.25 is: 779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.81 : 1,364.58 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.81/1,364.58 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.81x = 1,364.58 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.81x = 708,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,558.17/908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.65

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