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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,255.59 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,255.59 and 573.66 is: 791.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,255.59 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,255.59 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,255.59 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 720,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,281.76/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.87

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