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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,360.78 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,360.78 and 475.20 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,360.78 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,360.78 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,360.78 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 646,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,642.66/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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