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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.86, 1,255.05 and 578.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.86, 1,255.05 and 578.03 is: 797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.86 : 1,255.05 = 578.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.86/1,255.05 = 578.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.86x = 1,255.05 × 578.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.86x = 725,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,450.28/909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.33

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