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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.86, 1,362.04 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.86, 1,362.04 and 387.58 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.86 : 1,362.04 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.86/1,362.04 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.86x = 1,362.04 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.86x = 527,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,899.46/907.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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