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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,362.35 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,362.35 and 394.88 is: 592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,362.35 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,362.35 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,362.35 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 537,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,958.94/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.55

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