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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.09, 1,363.13 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.09, 1,363.13 and 284.21 is: 426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.09 : 1,363.13 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.09/1,363.13 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.09x = 1,363.13 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.09x = 387,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,415.18/909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.16

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