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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.24, 1,359.46 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.24, 1,359.46 and 614.36 is: 920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.24 : 1,359.46 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.24/1,359.46 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.24x = 1,359.46 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.24x = 835,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,197.85/907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.59

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