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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.52, 1,254.17 and 720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.52, 1,254.17 and 720.16 is: 993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.52 : 1,254.17 = 720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.52/1,254.17 = 720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.52x = 1,254.17 × 720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.52x = 903,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,201.73/909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.06

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