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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.16, 1,255.17 and 577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.16, 1,255.17 and 577.60 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.16 : 1,255.17 = 577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.16/1,255.17 = 577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.16x = 1,255.17 × 577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.16x = 724,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,986.19/909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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