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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.65, 1,361.71 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.65, 1,361.71 and 387.68 is: 581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.65 : 1,361.71 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.65/1,361.71 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.65x = 1,361.71 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.65x = 527,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,907.73/907.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.62

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