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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,360.71 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,360.71 and 468.75 is: 702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,360.71 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,360.71 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,360.71 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 637,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,832.81/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.85

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