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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.79, 1,255.43 and 644.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.79, 1,255.43 and 644.33 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.79 : 1,255.43 = 644.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.79/1,255.43 = 644.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.79x = 1,255.43 × 644.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.79x = 808,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,915.96/909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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