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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.75, 1,361.79 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.75, 1,361.79 and 291.61 is: 437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.75 : 1,361.79 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.75/1,361.79 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.75x = 1,361.79 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.75x = 397,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,113.28/907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.47

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