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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.43, 1,255.20 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.43, 1,255.20 and 536.27 is: 740.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.43 : 1,255.20 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.43/1,255.20 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.43x = 1,255.20 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.43x = 673,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,119.83/909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.16

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