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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,253.83 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,253.83 and 597.88 is: 824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,253.83 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,253.83 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,253.83 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 749,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,630.62/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.75

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