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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.87, 1,254.29 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.87, 1,254.29 and 515.97 is: 712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.87 : 1,254.29 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.87/1,254.29 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.87x = 1,254.29 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.87x = 647,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,173.43/908.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.07

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