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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,254.18 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,254.18 and 577.52 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,254.18 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,254.18 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,254.18 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 724,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,314.03/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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