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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.98, 1,254.36 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.98, 1,254.36 and 554.92 is: 765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.98 : 1,254.36 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.98/1,254.36 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.98x = 1,254.36 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.98x = 696,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,069.45/908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.77

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