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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,360.40 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,360.40 and 474.06 is: 710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,360.40 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,360.40 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,360.40 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 644,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,908.85/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.43

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