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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.20, 1,363.84 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.20, 1,363.84 and 259.92 is: 389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.20 : 1,363.84 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.20/1,363.84 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.20x = 1,363.84 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.20x = 354,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,489.29/909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.89

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