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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.40, 1,362.45 and 518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.40, 1,362.45 and 518.92 is: 777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.40 : 1,362.45 = 518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.40/1,362.45 = 518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.40x = 1,362.45 × 518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.40x = 707,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,002.55/909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.44

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