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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.01, 1,254.03 and 614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.01, 1,254.03 and 614.17 is: 847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.01 : 1,254.03 = 614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.01/1,254.03 = 614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.01x = 1,254.03 × 614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.01x = 770,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,181.33/909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.28

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