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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.53, 1,254.85 and 629.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.53, 1,254.85 and 629.81 is: 868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.53 : 1,254.85 = 629.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.53/1,254.85 = 629.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.53x = 1,254.85 × 629.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.53x = 790,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,317.08/909.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.93

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