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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,254.23 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,254.23 and 594.32 is: 819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,254.23 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,254.23 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,254.23 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 745,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,404.73/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.86

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