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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,362.06 and 420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,362.06 and 420.70 is: 631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,362.06 = 420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,362.06 = 420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,362.06 × 420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 573,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,018.64/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.36

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