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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.86, 1,254.32 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.86, 1,254.32 and 535.96 is: 739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.86 : 1,254.32 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.86/1,254.32 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.86x = 1,254.32 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.86x = 672,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,265.35/908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.68

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