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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.43, 1,254.63 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.43, 1,254.63 and 614.20 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.43 : 1,254.63 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.43/1,254.63 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.43x = 1,254.63 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.43x = 770,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,593.75/909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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