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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,361.97 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,361.97 and 283.38 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,361.97 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,361.97 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,361.97 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 385,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,955.06/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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