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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.98, 1,361.89 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.98, 1,361.89 and 291.52 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.98 : 1,361.89 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.98/1,361.89 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.98x = 1,361.89 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.98x = 397,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,018.17/907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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