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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.33, 1,254.49 and 577.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.33, 1,254.49 and 577.67 is: 796.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.33 : 1,254.49 = 577.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.33/1,254.49 = 577.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.33x = 1,254.49 × 577.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.33x = 724,673.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,673.52/909.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.93

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