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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.99, 1,255.75 and 536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.99, 1,255.75 and 536.99 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.99 : 1,255.75 = 536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.99/1,255.75 = 536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.99x = 1,255.75 × 536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.99x = 674,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,317.57/909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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