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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,255.39 and 505.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,255.39 and 505.91 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,255.39 = 505.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,255.39 = 505.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,255.39 × 505.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 635,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,114.35/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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