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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.76, 1,360.59 and 419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.76, 1,360.59 and 419.79 is: 629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.76 : 1,360.59 = 419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.76/1,360.59 = 419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.76x = 1,360.59 × 419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.76x = 571,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,162.08/907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.20

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