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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,361.69 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,361.69 and 413.97 is: 620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,361.69 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,361.69 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,361.69 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 563,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,696.74/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.97

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