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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,358.40 and 885.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,358.40 and 885.18 is: 1,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,358.40 = 885.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,358.40 = 885.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,358.40 × 885.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 1,202,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,428.51/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.65

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