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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.21, 1,254.38 and 535.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.21, 1,254.38 and 535.97 is: 739.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.21 : 1,254.38 = 535.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.21/1,254.38 = 535.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.21x = 1,254.38 × 535.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.21x = 672,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,301.10/909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.43

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