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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.74, 1,255.56 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.74, 1,255.56 and 595.27 is: 821.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.74 : 1,255.56 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.74/1,255.56 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.74x = 1,255.56 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.74x = 747,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,402.37/909.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.56

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