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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.79, 1,362.54 and 475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.79, 1,362.54 and 475.25 is: 713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.79 : 1,362.54 = 475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.79/1,362.54 = 475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.79x = 1,362.54 × 475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.79x = 647,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,547.14/907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.32

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