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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.27, 1,254.83 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.27, 1,254.83 and 712.44 is: 983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.27 : 1,254.83 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.27/1,254.83 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.27x = 1,254.83 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.27x = 893,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,991.09/909.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.20

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