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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.56, 1,254.98 and 536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.56, 1,254.98 and 536.51 is: 740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.56 : 1,254.98 = 536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.56/1,254.98 = 536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.56x = 1,254.98 × 536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.56x = 673,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,306.64/909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.26

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