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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.06, 1,359.51 and 521.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.06, 1,359.51 and 521.50 is: 781.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.06 : 1,359.51 = 521.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.06/1,359.51 = 521.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.06x = 1,359.51 × 521.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.06x = 708,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,984.47/907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.63

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