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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.19, 1,362.70 and 538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.19, 1,362.70 and 538.48 is: 807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.19 : 1,362.70 = 538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.19/1,362.70 = 538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.19x = 1,362.70 × 538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.19x = 733,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,777.19/909.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.07

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