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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.47, 1,364.56 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.47, 1,364.56 and 389.86 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.47 : 1,364.56 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.47/1,364.56 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.47x = 1,364.56 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.47x = 531,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,982.98/910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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