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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.99, 1,363.37 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.99, 1,363.37 and 475.83 is: 712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.99 : 1,363.37 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.99/1,363.37 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.99x = 1,363.37 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.99x = 648,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,729.97/909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.90

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