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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.90, 1,365.21 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.90, 1,365.21 and 422.73 is: 634.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.90 : 1,365.21 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.90/1,365.21 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.90x = 1,365.21 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.90x = 577,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,115.22/909.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.26

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