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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.96, 1,361.94 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.96, 1,361.94 and 475.02 is: 712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.96 : 1,361.94 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.96/1,361.94 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.96x = 1,361.94 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.96x = 646,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,948.74/907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.53

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