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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.61, 1,362.43 and 674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.61, 1,362.43 and 674.21 is: 1,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.61 : 1,362.43 = 674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.61/1,362.43 = 674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.61x = 1,362.43 × 674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.61x = 918,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,567.21/907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.08

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