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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.11, 1,360.76 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.11, 1,360.76 and 290.79 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.11 : 1,360.76 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.11/1,360.76 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.11x = 1,360.76 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.11x = 395,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,693.95/907.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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