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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.89, 1,364.78 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.89, 1,364.78 and 260.60 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.89 : 1,364.78 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.89/1,364.78 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.89x = 1,364.78 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.89x = 355,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,653.54/909.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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