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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.56, 1,253.49 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.56, 1,253.49 and 647.12 is: 891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.56 : 1,253.49 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.56/1,253.49 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.56x = 1,253.49 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.56x = 811,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,158.45/909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.81

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