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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.11, 1,363.53 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.11, 1,363.53 and 292.87 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.11 : 1,363.53 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.11/1,363.53 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.11x = 1,363.53 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.11x = 399,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,339.83/909.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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