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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.54, 1,255.21 and 536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.54, 1,255.21 and 536.73 is: 740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.54 : 1,255.21 = 536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.54/1,255.21 = 536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.54x = 1,255.21 × 536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.54x = 673,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,706.18/909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.71

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