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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,253.18 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,253.18 and 576.84 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,253.18 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,253.18 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,253.18 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 722,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,884.35/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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