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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.21, 1,253.91 and 594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.21, 1,253.91 and 594.22 is: 819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.21 : 1,253.91 = 594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.21/1,253.91 = 594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.21x = 1,253.91 × 594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.21x = 745,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,098.40/909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.50

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