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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.83, 1,253.80 and 559.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.83, 1,253.80 and 559.31 is: 771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.83 : 1,253.80 = 559.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.83/1,253.80 = 559.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.83x = 1,253.80 × 559.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.83x = 701,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,266.71/908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.62

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