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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.85, 1,254.23 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.85, 1,254.23 and 515.86 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.85 : 1,254.23 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.85/1,254.23 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.85x = 1,254.23 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.85x = 647,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,007.09/908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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