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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.79, 1,364.51 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.79, 1,364.51 and 389.88 is: 584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.79 : 1,364.51 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.79/1,364.51 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.79x = 1,364.51 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.79x = 531,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,996.13/909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.75

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