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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,253.84 and 659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,253.84 and 659.96 is: 909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,253.84 = 659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,253.84 = 659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,253.84 × 659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 827,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,484.25/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.88

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