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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,358.84 and 515.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,358.84 and 515.87 is: 772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,358.84 = 515.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,358.84 = 515.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,358.84 × 515.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 700,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,984.38/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.81

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