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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,360.62 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,360.62 and 420.19 is: 630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,360.62 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,360.62 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,360.62 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 571,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,718.92/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.24

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