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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.87, 1,361.49 and 634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.87, 1,361.49 and 634.09 is: 950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.87 : 1,361.49 = 634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.87/1,361.49 = 634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.87x = 1,361.49 × 634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.87x = 863,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,307.19/907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.91

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