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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.95, 1,361.82 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.95, 1,361.82 and 387.93 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.95 : 1,361.82 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.95/1,361.82 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.95x = 1,361.82 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.95x = 528,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,290.83/907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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