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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,253.71 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,253.71 and 535.79 is: 739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,253.71 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,253.71 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,253.71 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 671,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,717.67/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.08

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