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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.68, 1,363.08 and 518.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.68, 1,363.08 and 518.96 is: 777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.68 : 1,363.08 = 518.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.68/1,363.08 = 518.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.68x = 1,363.08 × 518.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.68x = 707,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,384.00/909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.62

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