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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.21, 1,254.98 and 786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.21, 1,254.98 and 786.19 is: 1,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.21 : 1,254.98 = 786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.21/1,254.98 = 786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.21x = 1,254.98 × 786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.21x = 986,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,658.10/909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.18

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