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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,360.65 and 419.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,360.65 and 419.83 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,360.65 = 419.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,360.65 = 419.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,360.65 × 419.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 571,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,241.69/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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