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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,255.06 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,255.06 and 536.22 is: 740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,255.06 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,255.06 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,255.06 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 672,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,986.93/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.26

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