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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.81, 1,361.76 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.81, 1,361.76 and 387.88 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.81 : 1,361.76 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.81/1,361.76 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.81x = 1,361.76 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.81x = 528,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,199.47/907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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