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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.80, 1,361.70 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.80, 1,361.70 and 616.20 is: 924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.80 : 1,361.70 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.80/1,361.70 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.80x = 1,361.70 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.80x = 839,079.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,079.54/907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.30

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