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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,361.40 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,361.40 and 394.32 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,361.40 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,361.40 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,361.40 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 536,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,827.25/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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