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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,254.09 and 614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,254.09 and 614.74 is: 847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,254.09 = 614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,254.09 = 614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,254.09 × 614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 770,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,939.29/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.91

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