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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,360.78 and 419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,360.78 and 419.91 is: 629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,360.78 = 419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,360.78 = 419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,360.78 × 419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 571,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,404.08/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.38

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