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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.60, 1,363.83 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.60, 1,363.83 and 389.94 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.60 : 1,363.83 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.60/1,363.83 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.60x = 1,363.83 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.60x = 531,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,811.87/909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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