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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.14, 1,363.70 and 649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.14, 1,363.70 and 649.26 is: 973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.14 : 1,363.70 = 649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.14/1,363.70 = 649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.14x = 1,363.70 × 649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.14x = 885,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,397.49/909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.88

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