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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.76, 1,366.08 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.76, 1,366.08 and 520.96 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.76 : 1,366.08 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.76/1,366.08 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.76x = 1,366.08 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.76x = 711,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,673.04/909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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