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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.91, 1,362.24 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.91, 1,362.24 and 519.24 is: 778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.91 : 1,362.24 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.91/1,362.24 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.91x = 1,362.24 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.91x = 707,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,329.50/908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.22

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