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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.80, 1,364.73 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.80, 1,364.73 and 260.54 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.80 : 1,364.73 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.80/1,364.73 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.80x = 1,364.73 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.80x = 355,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,566.75/909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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