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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.81, 1,365.39 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.81, 1,365.39 and 389.79 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.81 : 1,365.39 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.81/1,365.39 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.81x = 1,365.39 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.81x = 532,215.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,215.37/909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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