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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.74, 1,253.73 and 629.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.74, 1,253.73 and 629.47 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.74 : 1,253.73 = 629.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.74/1,253.73 = 629.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.74x = 1,253.73 × 629.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.74x = 789,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,185.42/909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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