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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.07, 1,255.04 and 599.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.07, 1,255.04 and 599.47 is: 827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.07 : 1,255.04 = 599.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.07/1,255.04 = 599.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.07x = 1,255.04 × 599.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.07x = 752,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,358.83/909.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.61

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