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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,254.49 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,254.49 and 535.98 is: 739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,254.49 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,254.49 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,254.49 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 672,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,380.21/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.63

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