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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,364.37 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,364.37 and 563.92 is: 845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,364.37 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,364.37 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,364.37 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 769,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,388.71/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.88

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