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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.78, 1,361.20 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.78, 1,361.20 and 444.86 is: 667.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.78 : 1,361.20 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.78/1,361.20 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.78x = 1,361.20 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.78x = 605,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,543.43/907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.06

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