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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.87, 1,364.67 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.87, 1,364.67 and 260.70 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.87 : 1,364.67 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.87/1,364.67 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.87x = 1,364.67 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.87x = 355,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,769.47/909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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