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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.50, 1,361.79 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.50, 1,361.79 and 394.50 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.50 : 1,361.79 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.50/1,361.79 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.50x = 1,361.79 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.50x = 537,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,226.16/907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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