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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.84, 1,363.51 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.84, 1,363.51 and 292.72 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.84 : 1,363.51 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.84/1,363.51 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.84x = 1,363.51 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.84x = 399,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,126.65/908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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