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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.71, 1,361.57 and 475.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.71, 1,361.57 and 475.17 is: 712.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.71 : 1,361.57 = 475.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.71/1,361.57 = 475.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.71x = 1,361.57 × 475.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.71x = 646,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,974.84/907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.76

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