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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,360.40 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,360.40 and 474.39 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,360.40 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,360.40 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,360.40 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 645,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,357.78/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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