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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,360.56 and 387.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,360.56 and 387.21 is: 580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,360.56 = 387.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,360.56 = 387.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,360.56 × 387.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 526,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,822.44/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.25

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