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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.67, 1,360.56 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.67, 1,360.56 and 387.92 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.67 : 1,360.56 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.67/1,360.56 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.67x = 1,360.56 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.67x = 527,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,788.44/907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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