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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.95, 1,364.97 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.95, 1,364.97 and 260.73 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.95 : 1,364.97 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.95/1,364.97 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.95x = 1,364.97 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.95x = 355,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,888.63/909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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