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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,254.33 and 629.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,254.33 and 629.97 is: 869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,254.33 = 629.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,254.33 = 629.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,254.33 × 629.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 790,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,190.27/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.24

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