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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,254.49 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,254.49 and 530.89 is: 732.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,254.49 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,254.49 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,254.49 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 665,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,996.20/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.56

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