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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.93, 1,361.90 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.93, 1,361.90 and 387.37 is: 581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.93 : 1,361.90 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.93/1,361.90 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.93x = 1,361.90 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.93x = 527,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,559.20/907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.06

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