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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,361.44 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,361.44 and 474.56 is: 711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,361.44 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,361.44 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,361.44 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 646,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,084.97/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.92

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