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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,361.58 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,361.58 and 634.34 is: 951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,361.58 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,361.58 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,361.58 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 863,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,704.66/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.51

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