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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,361.94 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,361.94 and 291.38 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,361.94 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,361.94 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,361.94 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 396,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,842.08/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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