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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,254.38 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,254.38 and 535.96 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,254.38 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,254.38 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,254.38 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 672,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,297.50/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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