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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.73, 1,255.36 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.73, 1,255.36 and 536.69 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.73 : 1,255.36 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.73/1,255.36 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.73x = 1,255.36 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.73x = 673,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,737.42/909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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