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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.19, 1,254.83 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.19, 1,254.83 and 516.45 is: 712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.19 : 1,254.83 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.19/1,254.83 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.19x = 1,254.83 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.19x = 648,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,054.37/909.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.78

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