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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,366.32 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,366.32 and 524.96 is: 788.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,366.32 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,366.32 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,366.32 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 717,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,263.35/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.69

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