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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.63, 1,255.14 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.63, 1,255.14 and 573.48 is: 791.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.63 : 1,255.14 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.63/1,255.14 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.63x = 1,255.14 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.63x = 719,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,797.69/909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.31

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