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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.38, 1,361.84 and 634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.38, 1,361.84 and 634.05 is: 951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.38 : 1,361.84 = 634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.38/1,361.84 = 634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.38x = 1,361.84 × 634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.38x = 863,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,471.48/907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.61

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