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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.01, 1,254.18 and 577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.01, 1,254.18 and 577.45 is: 796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.01 : 1,254.18 = 577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.01/1,254.18 = 577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.01x = 1,254.18 × 577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.01x = 724,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,226.24/909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.72

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