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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.85, 1,253.98 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.85, 1,253.98 and 577.15 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.85 : 1,253.98 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.85/1,253.98 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.85x = 1,253.98 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.85x = 723,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,733.11/908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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