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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.64, 1,254.80 and 577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.64, 1,254.80 and 577.94 is: 797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.64 : 1,254.80 = 577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.64/1,254.80 = 577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.64x = 1,254.80 × 577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.64x = 725,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,199.11/909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.24

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