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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.46, 1,254.84 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.46, 1,254.84 and 536.50 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.46 : 1,254.84 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.46/1,254.84 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.46x = 1,254.84 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.46x = 673,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,221.66/909.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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