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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,254.78 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,254.78 and 510.84 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,254.78 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,254.78 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,254.78 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 640,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,991.82/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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