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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.37, 1,254.05 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.37, 1,254.05 and 577.20 is: 795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.37 : 1,254.05 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.37/1,254.05 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.37x = 1,254.05 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.37x = 723,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,837.66/909.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.98

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