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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,362.04 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,362.04 and 394.96 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,362.04 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,362.04 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,362.04 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 537,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,951.32/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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