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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.89, 1,253.50 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.89, 1,253.50 and 577.20 is: 796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.89 : 1,253.50 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.89/1,253.50 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.89x = 1,253.50 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.89x = 723,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,520.20/908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.05

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