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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.02, 1,361.58 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.02, 1,361.58 and 518.49 is: 778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.02 : 1,361.58 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.02/1,361.58 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.02x = 1,361.58 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.02x = 705,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,965.61/907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.34

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