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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,360.98 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,360.98 and 420.39 is: 630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,360.98 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,360.98 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,360.98 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 572,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,142.38/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.67

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