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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.07, 1,254.41 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.07, 1,254.41 and 535.86 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.07 : 1,254.41 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.07/1,254.41 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.07x = 1,254.41 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.07x = 672,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,188.14/909.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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