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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.83, 1,254.79 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.83, 1,254.79 and 674.12 is: 929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.83 : 1,254.79 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.83/1,254.79 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.83x = 1,254.79 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.83x = 845,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,883.01/909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.71

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