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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,254.74 and 516.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,254.74 and 516.27 is: 712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,254.74 = 516.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,254.74 = 516.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,254.74 × 516.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 647,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,784.62/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.46

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