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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.48, 1,255.02 and 536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.48, 1,255.02 and 536.60 is: 740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.48 : 1,255.02 = 536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.48/1,255.02 = 536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.48x = 1,255.02 × 536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.48x = 673,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,443.73/909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.47

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