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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,362.88 and 786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,362.88 and 786.88 is: 1,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,362.88 = 786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,362.88 = 786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,362.88 × 786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 1,072,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,423.01/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.21

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