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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,360.98 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,360.98 and 420.51 is: 630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,360.98 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,360.98 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,360.98 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 572,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,305.70/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.39

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