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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,358.82 and 559.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,358.82 and 559.35 is: 837.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,358.82 = 559.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,358.82 = 559.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,358.82 × 559.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 760,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,055.97/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.97

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