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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.98, 1,364.36 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.98, 1,364.36 and 617.58 is: 925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.98 : 1,364.36 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.98/1,364.36 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.98x = 1,364.36 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.98x = 842,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,601.45/909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.96

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