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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.61, 1,255.37 and 511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.61, 1,255.37 and 511.34 is: 705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.61 : 1,255.37 = 511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.61/1,255.37 = 511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.61x = 1,255.37 × 511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.61x = 641,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,912.06/909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.70

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