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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.62, 1,255.43 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.62, 1,255.43 and 536.69 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.62 : 1,255.43 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.62/1,255.43 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.62x = 1,255.43 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.62x = 673,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,779.19/909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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