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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.53, 1,253.69 and 614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.53, 1,253.69 and 614.28 is: 846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.53 : 1,253.69 = 614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.53/1,253.69 = 614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.53x = 1,253.69 × 614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.53x = 770,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,113.62/909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.72

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