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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.96, 1,255.68 and 713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.96, 1,255.68 and 713.94 is: 985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.96 : 1,255.68 = 713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.96/1,255.68 = 713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.96x = 1,255.68 × 713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.96x = 896,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,480.18/909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.19

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