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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,357.86 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907, 1,357.86 and 646.18 is: 967.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907 : 1,357.86 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907/1,357.86 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907x = 1,357.86 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907x = 877,421.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,421.97/907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.39

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