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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.97, 1,358.76 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.97, 1,358.76 and 289.56 is: 434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.97 : 1,358.76 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.97/1,358.76 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.97x = 1,358.76 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.97x = 393,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,442.55/905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.28

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