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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.85, 1,361.88 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.85, 1,361.88 and 387.87 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.85 : 1,361.88 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.85/1,361.88 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.85x = 1,361.88 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.85x = 528,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,232.40/907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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