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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.81, 1,255.23 and 536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.81, 1,255.23 and 536.67 is: 740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.81 : 1,255.23 = 536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.81/1,255.23 = 536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.81x = 1,255.23 × 536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.81x = 673,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,644.28/909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.42

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