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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,255.46 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,255.46 and 495.76 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,255.46 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,255.46 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,255.46 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 622,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,406.85/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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