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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.99, 1,254.37 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.99, 1,254.37 and 555.50 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.99 : 1,254.37 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.99/1,254.37 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.99x = 1,254.37 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.99x = 696,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,797.95/908.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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