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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,360.59 and 475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,360.59 and 475.06 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,360.59 = 475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,360.59 = 475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,360.59 × 475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 646,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,361.89/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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