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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,361.61 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,361.61 and 291.17 is: 436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,361.61 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,361.61 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,361.61 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 396,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,459.98/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.82

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