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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,255.04 and 536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,255.04 and 536.55 is: 740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,255.04 = 536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,255.04 = 536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,255.04 × 536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 673,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,389.03/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.22

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