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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.96, 1,363.90 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.96, 1,363.90 and 715.08 is: 1,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.96 : 1,363.90 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.96/1,363.90 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.96x = 1,363.90 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.96x = 975,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,297.61/909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.80

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