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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.10, 1,359.84 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.10, 1,359.84 and 474.56 is: 711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.10 : 1,359.84 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.10/1,359.84 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.10x = 1,359.84 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.10x = 645,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,325.67/907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.42

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