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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.02, 1,362.56 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.02, 1,362.56 and 561.44 is: 841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.02 : 1,362.56 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.02/1,362.56 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.02x = 1,362.56 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.02x = 764,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,995.69/909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.56

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