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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.26, 1,254.94 and 578.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.26, 1,254.94 and 578.06 is: 797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.26 : 1,254.94 = 578.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.26/1,254.94 = 578.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.26x = 1,254.94 × 578.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.26x = 725,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,424.34/909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.82

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