Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,254.44 and 515.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909, 1,254.44 and 515.88 is: 711.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909 : 1,254.44 = 515.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909/1,254.44 = 515.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909x = 1,254.44 × 515.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909x = 647,140.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,140.51/909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711.93
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