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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.22, 1,254.87 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.22, 1,254.87 and 536.32 is: 740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.22 : 1,254.87 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.22/1,254.87 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.22x = 1,254.87 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.22x = 673,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,011.88/909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.21

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