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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.74, 1,255.15 and 536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.74, 1,255.15 and 536.85 is: 740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.74 : 1,255.15 = 536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.74/1,255.15 = 536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.74x = 1,255.15 × 536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.74x = 673,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,823.24/909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.68

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