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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.23, 1,254.16 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.23, 1,254.16 and 626.13 is: 863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.23 : 1,254.16 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.23/1,254.16 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.23x = 1,254.16 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.23x = 785,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,268.77/909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.67

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