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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.01, 1,253.74 and 661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.01, 1,253.74 and 661.15 is: 911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.01 : 1,253.74 = 661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.01/1,253.74 = 661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.01x = 1,253.74 × 661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.01x = 828,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,910.20/909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.88

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