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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,360.56 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,360.56 and 387.46 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,360.56 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,360.56 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,360.56 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 527,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,159.18/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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