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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.61, 1,365.25 and 563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.61, 1,365.25 and 563.62 is: 845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.61 : 1,365.25 = 563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.61/1,365.25 = 563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.61x = 1,365.25 × 563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.61x = 769,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,482.21/909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.95

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