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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,253.34 and 554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,253.34 and 554.83 is: 765.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,253.34 = 554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,253.34 = 554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,253.34 × 554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 695,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,387.50/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.14

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