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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.84, 1,254.56 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.84, 1,254.56 and 577.84 is: 796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.84 : 1,254.56 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.84/1,254.56 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.84x = 1,254.56 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.84x = 724,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,934.95/909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.77

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