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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.14, 1,255.13 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.14, 1,255.13 and 599.18 is: 827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.14 : 1,255.13 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.14/1,255.13 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.14x = 1,255.13 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.14x = 752,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,048.79/909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.21

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