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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.11, 1,359.95 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.11, 1,359.95 and 394.47 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.11 : 1,359.95 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.11/1,359.95 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.11x = 1,359.95 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.11x = 536,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,457.50/907.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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