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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.84, 1,360.64 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.84, 1,360.64 and 395.20 is: 592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.84 : 1,360.64 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.84/1,360.64 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.84x = 1,360.64 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.84x = 537,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,724.93/907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.31

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