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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,362.04 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,362.04 and 615.60 is: 923.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,362.04 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,362.04 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,362.04 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 838,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,470.29/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.66

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