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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,362.33 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,362.33 and 518.40 is: 776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,362.33 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,362.33 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,362.33 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 706,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,231.87/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.93

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