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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.05, 1,363.76 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.05, 1,363.76 and 292.79 is: 439.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.05 : 1,363.76 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.05/1,363.76 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.05x = 1,363.76 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.05x = 399,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,287.01/909.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.24

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