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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,361.40 and 692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,361.40 and 692.24 is: 1,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,361.40 = 692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,361.40 = 692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,361.40 × 692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 942,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,415.54/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.73

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