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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.85, 1,254.24 and 515.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.85, 1,254.24 and 515.89 is: 711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.85 : 1,254.24 = 515.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.85/1,254.24 = 515.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.85x = 1,254.24 × 515.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.85x = 647,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,049.87/908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.94

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