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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,361.94 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,361.94 and 291.77 is: 437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,361.94 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,361.94 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,361.94 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 397,373.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,373.23/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.70

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