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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.16, 1,362.96 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.16, 1,362.96 and 677.80 is: 1,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.16 : 1,362.96 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.16/1,362.96 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.16x = 1,362.96 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.16x = 923,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,814.29/909.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.12

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