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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.67, 1,364.50 and 389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.67, 1,364.50 and 389.23 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.67 : 1,364.50 = 389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.67/1,364.50 = 389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.67x = 1,364.50 × 389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.67x = 531,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,104.34/909.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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