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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.72, 1,361.93 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.72, 1,361.93 and 474.58 is: 712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.72 : 1,361.93 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.72/1,361.93 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.72x = 1,361.93 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.72x = 646,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,344.74/907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.05

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