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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,252.80 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,252.80 and 688.50 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,252.80 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,252.80 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,252.80 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 862,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,552.80/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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