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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.96, 1,362.74 and 562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.96, 1,362.74 and 562.34 is: 842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.96 : 1,362.74 = 562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.96/1,362.74 = 562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.96x = 1,362.74 × 562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.96x = 766,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,323.21/909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.15

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