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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.34, 1,363.83 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.34, 1,363.83 and 292.89 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.34 : 1,363.83 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.34/1,363.83 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.34x = 1,363.83 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.34x = 399,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,450.70/909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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