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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.16, 1,254.02 and 614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.16, 1,254.02 and 614.28 is: 847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.16 : 1,254.02 = 614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.16/1,254.02 = 614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.16x = 1,254.02 × 614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.16x = 770,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,319.41/909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.29

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