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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,359.63 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,359.63 and 419.34 is: 628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,359.63 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,359.63 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,359.63 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 570,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,147.24/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.07

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