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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.79, 1,254.42 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.79, 1,254.42 and 630.27 is: 869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.79 : 1,254.42 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.79/1,254.42 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.79x = 1,254.42 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.79x = 790,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,623.29/909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.02

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