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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.74, 1,254.75 and 599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.74, 1,254.75 and 599.66 is: 827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.74 : 1,254.75 = 599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.74/1,254.75 = 599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.74x = 1,254.75 × 599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.74x = 752,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,423.39/909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.08

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