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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.29, 1,252.01 and 710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.29, 1,252.01 and 710.93 is: 978.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.29 : 1,252.01 = 710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.29/1,252.01 = 710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.29x = 1,252.01 × 710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.29x = 890,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,091.68/909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.88

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