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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.95, 1,365.14 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.95, 1,365.14 and 389.97 is: 585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.95 : 1,365.14 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.95/1,365.14 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.95x = 1,365.14 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.95x = 532,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,364.62/909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.05

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