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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.20, 1,254.71 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.20, 1,254.71 and 555.09 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.20 : 1,254.71 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.20/1,254.71 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.20x = 1,254.71 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.20x = 696,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,473.66/909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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