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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,361.23 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,361.23 and 413.52 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,361.23 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,361.23 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,361.23 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 562,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,895.83/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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