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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.14, 1,361.22 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.14, 1,361.22 and 394.14 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.14 : 1,361.22 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.14/1,361.22 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.14x = 1,361.22 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.14x = 536,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,511.25/907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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