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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,254.03 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,254.03 and 515.88 is: 711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,254.03 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,254.03 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,254.03 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 646,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,929.00/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.76

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