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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,254.15 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,254.15 and 687.96 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,254.15 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,254.15 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,254.15 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 862,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,805.03/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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