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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.93, 1,364.81 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.93, 1,364.81 and 260.72 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.93 : 1,364.81 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.93/1,364.81 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.93x = 1,364.81 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.93x = 355,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,825.14/909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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