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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,361.96 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,361.96 and 291.57 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,361.96 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,361.96 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,361.96 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 397,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,106.68/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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