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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.07, 1,359.69 and 867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.07, 1,359.69 and 867.88 is: 1,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.07 : 1,359.69 = 867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.07/1,359.69 = 867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.07x = 1,359.69 × 867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.07x = 1,180,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,046.20/907.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.95

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