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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.64, 1,361.98 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.64, 1,361.98 and 713.60 is: 1,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.64 : 1,361.98 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.64/1,361.98 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.64x = 1,361.98 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.64x = 971,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,908.93/909.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.45

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