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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.13, 1,360.73 and 420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.13, 1,360.73 and 420.05 is: 630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.13 : 1,360.73 = 420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.13/1,360.73 = 420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.13x = 1,360.73 × 420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.13x = 571,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,579.09/907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.09

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