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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.75, 1,361.61 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.75, 1,361.61 and 258.48 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.75 : 1,361.61 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.75/1,361.61 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.75x = 1,361.61 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.75x = 351,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,948.95/907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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