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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.32, 1,362 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.32, 1,362 and 562.74 is: 842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.32 : 1,362 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.32/1,362 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.32x = 1,362 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.32x = 766,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,451.88/909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.88

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