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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.97, 1,256.20 and 711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.97, 1,256.20 and 711.09 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.97 : 1,256.20 = 711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.97/1,256.20 = 711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.97x = 1,256.20 × 711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.97x = 893,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,269.48/909.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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