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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,364.20 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,364.20 and 524.86 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,364.20 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,364.20 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,364.20 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 716,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,014.01/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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