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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.82, 1,362.30 and 615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.82, 1,362.30 and 615.86 is: 924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.82 : 1,362.30 = 615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.82/1,362.30 = 615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.82x = 1,362.30 × 615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.82x = 838,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,986.08/907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.18

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