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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.62, 1,255.46 and 555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.62, 1,255.46 and 555.65 is: 766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.62 : 1,255.46 = 555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.62/1,255.46 = 555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.62x = 1,255.46 × 555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.62x = 697,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,596.35/909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.91

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