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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.89, 1,255.46 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.89, 1,255.46 and 578.20 is: 797.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.89 : 1,255.46 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.89/1,255.46 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.89x = 1,255.46 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.89x = 725,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,901.39/909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.79

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