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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.36, 1,359.76 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.36, 1,359.76 and 419.20 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.36 : 1,359.76 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.36/1,359.76 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.36x = 1,359.76 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.36x = 570,011.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,011.39/907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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