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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.36, 1,255.08 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.36, 1,255.08 and 536.32 is: 740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.36 : 1,255.08 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.36/1,255.08 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.36x = 1,255.08 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.36x = 673,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,125.85/909.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.22

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