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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.40, 1,254.94 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.40, 1,254.94 and 511.06 is: 705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.40 : 1,254.94 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.40/1,254.94 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.40x = 1,254.94 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.40x = 641,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,349.64/909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.24

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