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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.90, 1,253.93 and 554.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.90, 1,253.93 and 554.69 is: 765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.90 : 1,253.93 = 554.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.90/1,253.93 = 554.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.90x = 1,253.93 × 554.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.90x = 695,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,542.43/908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.26

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