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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.94, 1,255.71 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.94, 1,255.71 and 495.94 is: 684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.94 : 1,255.71 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.94/1,255.71 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.94x = 1,255.71 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.94x = 622,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,755.54/909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.39

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