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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,361.23 and 475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,361.23 and 475.37 is: 711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,361.23 = 475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,361.23 = 475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,361.23 × 475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 647,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,087.91/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.77

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