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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.92, 1,363.38 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.92, 1,363.38 and 562.52 is: 842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.92 : 1,363.38 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.92/1,363.38 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.92x = 1,363.38 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.92x = 766,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,928.52/909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.85

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