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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.88, 1,254.12 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.88, 1,254.12 and 515.84 is: 711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.88 : 1,254.12 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.88/1,254.12 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.88x = 1,254.12 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.88x = 646,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,925.26/908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.78

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