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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.23, 1,254.83 and 536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.23, 1,254.83 and 536.33 is: 740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.23 : 1,254.83 = 536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.23/1,254.83 = 536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.23x = 1,254.83 × 536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.23x = 673,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,000.73/909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.19

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