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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,255.03 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,255.03 and 599.48 is: 827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,255.03 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,255.03 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,255.03 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 752,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,365.38/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.61

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