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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,255.80 and 712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,255.80 and 712.48 is: 983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,255.80 = 712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,255.80 = 712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,255.80 × 712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 894,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,732.38/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.48

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