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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,362.05 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,362.05 and 291.51 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,362.05 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,362.05 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,362.05 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 397,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,049.74/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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