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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,253.97 and 572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,253.97 and 572.75 is: 790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,253.97 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,253.97 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,253.97 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 718,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,209.75/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.11

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