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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,254.83 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,254.83 and 577.35 is: 797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,254.83 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,254.83 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,254.83 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 724,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,473.21/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.08

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