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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,254.37 and 515.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,254.37 and 515.99 is: 712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,254.37 = 515.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,254.37 = 515.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,254.37 × 515.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 647,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,242.38/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.06

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