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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,362.36 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,362.36 and 475.92 is: 714.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,362.36 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,362.36 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,362.36 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 648,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,374.37/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.13

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