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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.03, 1,254.51 and 536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.03, 1,254.51 and 536.23 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.03 : 1,254.51 = 536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.03/1,254.51 = 536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.03x = 1,254.51 × 536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.03x = 672,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,707.91/909.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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