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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.39, 1,363.62 and 649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.39, 1,363.62 and 649.23 is: 973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.39 : 1,363.62 = 649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.39/1,363.62 = 649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.39x = 1,363.62 × 649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.39x = 885,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,303.01/909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.51

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