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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.01, 1,358.45 and 886.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.01, 1,358.45 and 886.51 is: 1,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.01 : 1,358.45 = 886.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.01/1,358.45 = 886.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.01x = 1,358.45 × 886.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.01x = 1,204,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,278.33/907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.75

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