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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.96, 1,254.38 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.96, 1,254.38 and 515.90 is: 711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.96 : 1,254.38 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.96/1,254.38 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.96x = 1,254.38 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.96x = 647,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,134.64/908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.95

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