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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.89, 1,254.28 and 510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.89, 1,254.28 and 510.59 is: 704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.89 : 1,254.28 = 510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.89/1,254.28 = 510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.89x = 1,254.28 × 510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.89x = 640,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,422.83/908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.62

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