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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.16, 1,253.97 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.16, 1,253.97 and 577.30 is: 796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.16 : 1,253.97 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.16/1,253.97 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.16x = 1,253.97 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.16x = 723,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,916.88/909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.25

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