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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.54, 1,254.93 and 577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.54, 1,254.93 and 577.83 is: 797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.54 : 1,254.93 = 577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.54/1,254.93 = 577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.54x = 1,254.93 × 577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.54x = 725,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,136.20/909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.26

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