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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,254.24 and 676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,254.24 and 676.48 is: 932.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,254.24 = 676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,254.24 = 676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,254.24 × 676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 848,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,468.28/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.63

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