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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.14, 1,363.33 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.14, 1,363.33 and 389.12 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.14 : 1,363.33 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.14/1,363.33 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.14x = 1,363.33 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.14x = 530,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,497.02/909.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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