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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,254.19 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,254.19 and 594.42 is: 819.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,254.19 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,254.19 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,254.19 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 745,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,515.62/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.61

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