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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,360.80 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,360.80 and 395.04 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,360.80 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,360.80 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,360.80 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 537,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,570.43/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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