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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.91, 1,364.87 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.91, 1,364.87 and 260.61 is: 390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.91 : 1,364.87 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.91/1,364.87 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.91x = 1,364.87 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.91x = 355,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,698.77/909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.92

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