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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.35, 1,254.85 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.35, 1,254.85 and 536.27 is: 740.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.35 : 1,254.85 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.35/1,254.85 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.35x = 1,254.85 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.35x = 672,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,930.79/909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.01

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