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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,361.67 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,361.67 and 291.27 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,361.67 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,361.67 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,361.67 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 396,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,613.62/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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