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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.82, 1,254.26 and 515.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.82, 1,254.26 and 515.81 is: 711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.82 : 1,254.26 = 515.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.82/1,254.26 = 515.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.82x = 1,254.26 × 515.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.82x = 646,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,964.28/908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.87

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