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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.65, 1,360.80 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.65, 1,360.80 and 387.23 is: 580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.65 : 1,360.80 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.65/1,360.80 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.65x = 1,360.80 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.65x = 526,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,935.78/907.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.55

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