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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.92, 1,254.43 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.92, 1,254.43 and 515.94 is: 712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.92 : 1,254.43 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.92/1,254.43 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.92x = 1,254.43 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.92x = 647,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,208.03/908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.06

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