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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,363.10 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,363.10 and 636.12 is: 953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,363.10 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,363.10 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,363.10 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 867,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,091.99/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.14

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