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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.78, 1,255.47 and 495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.78, 1,255.47 and 495.78 is: 684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.78 : 1,255.47 = 495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.78/1,255.47 = 495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.78x = 1,255.47 × 495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.78x = 622,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,436.92/909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.16

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