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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.74, 1,362.82 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.74, 1,362.82 and 469.34 is: 704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.74 : 1,362.82 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.74/1,362.82 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.74x = 1,362.82 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.74x = 639,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,625.94/907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.64

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