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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.30, 1,362.30 and 634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.30, 1,362.30 and 634.60 is: 952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.30 : 1,362.30 = 634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.30/1,362.30 = 634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.30x = 1,362.30 × 634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.30x = 864,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,515.58/907.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.84

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